Registered Nurse -Orthopaedics (full-time or part-time)

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney is recruiting for a Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, offered as either full-time or part-time with a 24/7 rotating roster. The role requires current AHPRA registration, a Bachelor’s in Nursing and 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Join a leading private orthopaedic facility recognised for its advanced care and education opportunities. You will contribute to high-quality patient care in an environment that supports professional development

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Bachelor’s in nursing.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Clinical nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing

Job description

Job Description:

• Role Title: Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

• Role Type: Full-time or part time

• Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster

• Department and Location: Orthopaedics, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

• Salary: 41.58AUD base per hour + super (full time)

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

• The Mater Hospitalhas an innovative and progressive Orthopaedic department with some surgeries utilising Robotics. There are 4 orthopaedic wards, including our rehabilitation ward. We care for patients following knee and hip replacements, shoulder, spine and foot surgery as well as sports injuries.

• Our experienced team of health care professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services.

• We are one of Australia's leading orthopaedic hospitals and the only Australian hospital to be admitted into the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration.

• Bachelor’s in nursing

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Clinical nursing.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Previous Orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing experience.

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

Closing Date

14 October 2026 11:59pm

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